Holy Well
Kilkenny
Finnan Holy Well
In a small valley surrounded by gently rising land, in pasture. According to Carrigan (1905, vol. 2, 101), there was a church (KK005-063001-) enclosed by a graveyard (KK005-063003-) within Finnan townland, which were levelled c. 1850 by a Mr. Hendricken.
Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well
Location Details
Coordinates:
Lat: 52.795375127
Lng: -7.30886899
Lat: 52.795375127
Lng: -7.30886899
Site Type
- Holy Well
Historical Periods
- 19th Century
- 20th Century
- 5th Century
- 7th Century
Location Map
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